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William McKinley: We have remained faithful to the precept of avoiding entangling alliances as to affairs not of our direct concern.

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We have remained faithful to the precept of avoiding entangling alliances as to affairs not of our direct concern.
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William McKinley
Republican · Ohio

Editor's note · Context

McKinley emphasizes the importance of avoiding entangling alliances in foreign affairs not directly concerning the United States.

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